“Determinedto get what I want is more like it.”
“Reed?”
“Yeah, sweetheart?”
My cheeks hurt from grinning so big. “Can you move now?”
He chuckled, leaning in to capture my mouth while he pulled out slowly and thrust back in. He gripped my hips, holding me open for him to drive deep, and the whole time his eyes never left mine. Watching us come together, over and over again, until we were both falling over the edge, all we could do was hold each other as we tumbled.
25
reed
Wrapped around Lina the next morning, I woke still exhausted, but I could sleep when I was dead. There was ranch work to do, and we needed to get ready to drive out later. It was getting harder to leave Penn, but I knew she was in good hands with Jude and Romy.
As if my passing thought was a damn broadcast to the world, my bedroom door creaked open to a sleepy little face. Lina yawned beside me, and I pulled her closer to me.
“Daddy?” came a quiet voice.
Lina’s eyes sprang open. “Shit,” she said, diving under the covers.
I chuckled, my arms still around her while she hid under the blankets.
“Maybe if I stay absolutely still, she won’t see me.” Lina’s stifled whisper sounded like there was an edge of panic.
“She’s not a bear,” I told her. “Good morning, princess. Did you sleep well?”
“Yes,” she said, pushing the door open wider and stepping in. “Hi, Lina.”
“Hi,” Lina squeaked from beneath the blankets.
“Why are you under the covers?” Penn asked, walking over to the bed.
“Just making a cave,” came her muffled reply. A smile spread across my face.
“Can I come in?”
“No,” Lina said at the same time I said, “Yes.”
“Yay!” Penn jumped onto the bed.
“Reed.No.” Lina sent a quick elbow into my gut.
“Oof! God, your elbow’s fucking pointy.”
“I’m naked,” she hissed quietly.
Penn climbed over our legs, oblivious to our state of undress, wedging between us on top of the covers—thank God. It was obvious Lina wasn’t ready to explain this, even if I was.
“Can I come into your cave, Lina?” Penn asked, pulling on the edge of the duvet to try to sneak a peek beneath.
Lina popped her head out, keeping herself covered. Her hair was wild, and I fucking loved it. She looked good and thoroughly fucked, and it was the most beautiful sight in the world.
“Phew!” Lina blew out. “It was getting hot in that cave.”
“Is that why you don’t have your jammies on?” Penn asked innocently.
I had to hold back a laugh watching Lina squirm.
